Magnesium for myocardial infarction?

Hosp Pract (Off Ed). 1994 Aug 15;29(8):47-9, 53, 57. doi: 10.1080/21548331.1994.11443060.

Abstract

There are several theoretical mechanisms by which magnesium might be beneficial against ischemic heart disease. Yet numerous studies of its use in acute MI show inconsistent results.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Hemodynamics / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Magnesium / blood
  • Magnesium / therapeutic use*
  • Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy*
  • Myocardial Infarction / mortality
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology

Substances

  • Magnesium